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Seat heating
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Securing a load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Selector lever Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Service
Calling up the due date (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Display Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .140
Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Service products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . .371
Settings
Calling up a stored setting . . . . . . . .97
Factory (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 77
Factory (KEYLESS GO) . . . . . . . . . . .78
Factory (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .140
Shift range s
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .119
Display in the speedometer . . . . . .118
Sidebags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Side window
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Side window s
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Ski rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Sliding/tilting sunroo f. . . . . . . . . . .173
Rain closing feature . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Socket Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . .199
Rear compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Spare wheel
Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Spee d
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
Speed limiter
Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Speedometer
Digital (on-board computer, luxury
multi-function steering wheel) . . . .135
Segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Selecting display units (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Speedtronic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Permanent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Variabl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 283
Standard display
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .133
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Buttons (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Buttons (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) . . . .125
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ..1 21
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . ..193
Armrest (under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Dashboard (at the top) . . . . . . . . . .194
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Rear seat armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Index
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Exterior view
23Function Pag
e 1 Boot
Opening and closing 80
Spare wheel 234
Vehicle tool kit 234
Battery (depending on the
engine)
324
Rear window heating
173
Rear lights
306
4 Opening and closing the
doors 76
5 Demisting the windscreen
162
Cleaning the windows 228
6
Sliding/tilting sunroof* 173
Panorama sliding sunroof* 176
7 Exterior mirrors
94 Functio
n Page
8 Windscreen wipers, opera-
tion
108
Cleaning the wiper blades 228
Replacing the wiper blades 312
9 Opening the bonnet
206
Engine oil 208
Coolant 209
Battery (depending on the
engine)
324
a Front lights
306
b Fitting the front towing ey
e 329
c Tyres and wheels
210
Checking the tyre pressure 213
Flat tyre, fitting the spare
wheel
313
d Fitting the rear towing ey
e 329 Function Page
e Fuel filler fla
p 204
Fuel requirements 204At a glance
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Centre console
38 Centre console
Upper section Function Page
1 Switches the hazard warn-
ing lamps on/of
f 105
2
ATA indicator lamp* 71
3 5
PASSENGER AIRBA G
OFF warning lamp 5 55
4 Deactivates/activate
s
ESP ® 69
5
Controls COMAND APS*
and the audio system*; see
the respective operating
instruction
s 6
Switches the seat heating*
on the right-hand front sea t
on/off 91
7 Activates/deactivate
s
Parktronic * 153
8 Saloon: rolls the rear win-
dow blind* up/down
196 Function Pag
e 9 Switches ADVANCED AGIL
-
ITY package with sports
mode* on/off 152
a Controls Thermatic
15
8 Controls Thermotronic* 16
5 Switches the rear window
heating on/of
f 173
b
Switches the seat heating*
on the left-hand front sea
t
on/off 91
i
The layout of the buttons may differ
depending on the equipment in the vehicle.
5 The warning lamp also lights up briefly when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock on vehicles which do not have automatic child seat recognition on the
front-passenger seat*. It has no function, however, and does not indicate that the front-passenger seat is equipped with automatic child seat recognition*. At a glance
* optional
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Opening and closing
...........................76
Key positions ...................................... .85
Seats .................................................... 86
Steering wheel .................................... 92
Mirrors ................................................. 93
Memory functions* .............................96
Seat belts ............................................ .98
Lights ................................................. 102
Windscreen wipers ...........................108
Side windows .................................... 110
Driving and parking ..........................113
Transmission ..................................... 117Instrument cluster
............................123
On-board computer (vehicles with
multi-function steering wheel, 4
buttons) ............................................. 125
On-board computer (vehicles with
the luxury multi-function steering
wheel*, 12 buttons) ..........................129
Driving systems ................................ 145
Air vents ............................................ 156
Thermatic .......................................... 158
Thermotronic* ................................... 165
Rear window heating ........................173
Sliding sunroof .................................. 173
Loading and stowing ........................179
Features ............................................. 195 Controls
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Seats
91
X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X Thigh cushion: use button 1to adjust the
thigh cushion to the desired position.
X Backrest contour in the lumbar region:
use button 2to adjust the lumbar regio n
support to the desired position.
X Backrest contour for the upper back:
use button 3to adjust the backrest con-
tour to the desired position.
X Backrest side bolsters :use button 4to
adjust the backrest side bolsters to the
desired position.
i If, after a certain amount of time, the seat
no longer has the desired contour, repeat
the adjustment. Seat heating*
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected . 1
Seat heating
i The system automatically switches down
from level 3to level 2after approximately
five minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately
ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock . X
To switch on: press button1repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button1repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. One or more indi-
cator lamps will then light up once. Controls
* optional
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5
X
Press %or$ to select Reset all
settings? SelectNoorYes .
X Select Yesif you want to reset all the set-
tings .
X Press #to confirm the selection.
The multi-function display shows a confir -
mation message. Driving systems
Your vehicle's driving systems are described
on the following pages:
R Cruise control* and Speedtronic*, whic h
you can use to control the speed of th e
vehicl e
R Hill start assist, which makes pulling away
on steep uphill gradients easie r
R ADVANCED AGILITY package with sports
mode*
R 4MATIC* (permanent four-wheel drive )
R Parktronic*, which assists you in parking
and manoeuvrin g
The ABS, BAS, adaptive brake lights, ESP ®
and EBV (electronic brake-power distribution )
driving safety systems are described in the
"Driving safety systems" section
( Y page 67). Cruise control*
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden or towing a trailer, you must
shift to a lower gear in good time or select
shift range 1,2 or 3in vehicles with automatic
transmission*. In this way you will make use
of the braking effect of the engine, which
relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly. G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. Thi s
could cause the drive wheels to lose thei r
grip and the vehicle could skid.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
store any road speed above 30 km/h. G
Risk of accident
Cruise control cannot take account of roa d
and traffic conditions. Controls
* optional
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Making adjustments in 1 km/h incre-
ments X
Briefly press the cruise control lever up to
pressure point 1for a higher speed or
down 4for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Making adjustments in 10 km/h incre-
ments X
Briefly press the cruise control lever up
beyond pressure point 1for a higher
speed or down 4for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruis
e
control :
X Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards 6.
or
X Brake .
or X
Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow 5.
Variable Speedtronic is selected. LIM indi-
cator lamp 2in the cruise control lever
lights up.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
R you depress the parking brak e
R you are driving at less than 30 km/h
R ESP ®
(Y page 68) is intervening or if you
deactivate ESP ®
R with a vehicle with manual transmission ,
you change into neutral or if the clutch is
depressed for longer than 6 seconds
R you move the selector lever to Nin vehicles
with automatic transmission* while drivin g
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You see the Cruise control
off message in the multi-function display for
approximately five seconds.
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine. Speedtronic*
Speedtronic brakes automatically so that you
do not exceed the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden or towing a trailer, you must
shift to a lower gear in good time or select
shift range 1,2 or 3in vehicles with automatic
transmission*. In this way you will make use
of the braking effect of the engine, which
relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly. If you need additional
braking, depress the brake pedal repeatedly
rather than continuously. G
Risk of accident
Never depress the brake pedal continu -
ously while the vehicle is in motion, e.g.
never cause the brakes to rub by applying
constant slight pedal pressure. This causes
the brake system to overheat, increases
the braking distance and can lead to the
brakes failing completely. G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. Thi s
could cause the drive wheels to lose thei r
grip and the vehicle could skid. Controls
* optional
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Thermatic
15
9 Function Recommendation/information
4 2
Activates/deactivates cooling with dehumidifica-
tio n i
Switch on cooling with dehumidification. The indica -
tor lamp in the button is lit. (
Y page 163 ) 5 y
Activates/deactivates the demisting function for
the windscree n i
Only use the demisting function until the misted-up
windscreen is clear again. (
Y page 162 ) 6 Adjusts the temperature, right i
It is best to set the temperature to 22 °C. (
Y page 161 ) 7 ,
Activates/deactivates Thermatic i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (
Y page 162 ) 8 ¯
Switches the rear window heating on/of f i
At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is
only switched on once the vehicle interior has warme d
up. (
Y page 173 ) 9 Q
Increases the airflow (
Y page 161 ) a ·
Reduces the airflow (
Y page 161 ) b Display
c Z
Sets the air distribution (
Y page 161 ) d U
Controls the air conditioning automatically i
Switch on the automatic air conditioning. The indica -
tor lamp in the button is lit. (
Y page 160 ) Cont
rols
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Thermatic
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General notes Thermatic is only operational when the
engine is running. Optimum operation is only
achieved when you drive with the side win-
dows and sliding/tilting sunroof*/panorama
sliding sunroof* closed .
You can allow the air-conditioning system to
adjust automatically or you can adjust it man-
ually.
In automatic mode, Thermatic cools or heats
the vehicle interior according to:
R The selected temperature
R The outside temperature
R The intensity of the sunlight
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the sum-
mer opening feature (Y page 111). This
helps you to achieve the desired interior
temperature more quickly.
The integrated filter filters out most particles
of dust and completely filters out pollen.
i A clogged filter reduces the amount of ai r
supplied to the vehicle interior. For this rea-
son, you should always observe the interval
for replacing the filter, which is specified in
the Service Booklet. As it depends on envi- ronmental conditions, e.g. heavy air pollu-
tion, the interval may be slightly shorter
than stated in the Service Booklet. G
Risk of accident
Follow the settings recommended on the
following pages for heating or cooling. The
windows could otherwise mist up. This may
prevent you from observing the traffic con-
ditions, thereby causing an accident. Activating/deactivating Thermati
c
Thermatic is only operational when the
engine is running.
X To activate :press the ´button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
or
X Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton is lit.
Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
X To deactivate: press the´button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button is lit. i
Select this setting when you drive with the
side windows or the sliding/tilting sun-
roof*/panorama sliding sunroof* open, for
example. When Thermatic is deactivated,
the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefl y
when the side windows and the sliding/
tilting sunroof*/panorama sliding sun-
roof* are closed, otherwise the windows
may mist up. Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
i If you have set the air-conditioning sys-
tem to automatic, you only need to set the
temperature. In automatic mode, the air-
flow and air distribution do not need to be
adjusted. The cooling with dehumidifica-
tion function is switched on in automatic
mode. If necessary, cooling with dehumid-
ification can be deactivated.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X Set the desired temperature .Cont
rols
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Thermotronic*
16
6 Function Recommendation/information
3 ´
Activates/deactivates Thermotroni c i
Switch on THERMOTRONIC. The indicator lamp in the
´ button is off. (
Y page 167 ) 4 z
Mono function (
Y page 169 ) 5 œ
Switches cooling with dehumidification on/of f i
Switch on cooling with dehumidification. The indica -
tor lamp in the œbutton is lit. (
Y page 171 ) 6 T
Activates/deactivates the residual heat/auxiliar y
ventilation i
After you have turned the ignition off, you can us e
the residual heat to heat the vehicle interior, or you can
ventilate the vehicle interior. (
Y page 171 ) 7 y
Activates/deactivates the demisting function for
the windscree n i
Only use the demisting function until the misted-up
windscreen is clear again. (
Y page 169 ) 8 Adjusts the temperature, right i
It is best to set the temperature to 22 °C. (
Y page 168 ) 9 ¯
Switches the rear window heating on/of f i
At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is
only switched on once the vehicle interior has warme d
up. (
Y page 173 ) a Z
Adjusts the air distribution, right (
Y page 168 ) b Q
Increases the airflow (
Y page 169 ) c ·
Reduces the airflow (
Y page 169 ) Cont
rols
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